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RIP Michael Norwood-History Channel Host
Press Release Source: The History Channel
Michael Norwood Host of The History Channel(R) Series DEEP SEA DETECTIVES(TM) Dies at the Age of 36 Thursday December 11, 12:59 pm ET NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, December 6, while on a deep sea dive for The History Channel series DEEP SEA DETECTIVES, veteran diver and co-host of the program, Michael Norwood, 36, passed away. The staff of The History Channel and A&E Television Networks is profoundly saddened by his untimely death and we extend our deepest sympathies to Michael's wife Diana, his parents Fred and Pat Norwood, and his brother David Norwood, as well as his many friends and colleagues. "Michael was the consummate professional. We are honored that he was a part of our team. Michael brought to the series a rare combination of talent, not only was he an experienced diver and former Scotland Yard detective, he was a superb host. He thoroughly enjoyed what he did, and that was evident in every broadcast. Everyone benefited from knowing and working with Michael," stated Carl Lindahl, executive producer for The History Channel. Michael and his co-host John Chatterton were working on an episode of DEEP SEA DETECTIVES, produced by KPI Productions, Inc., diving for the wreck of the World War II ship the USS Perry, off the coast of the Republic of Palau near the Philippines. Accompanied by Director of Photography Danny Crowell, the three divers were together descending toward the wreck along an anchor line when Michael began having difficulty breathing. Despite the efforts of his two companions who did everything they could to help him, they were unable to save his life. Michael had years of experience as a professional diver. In addition to serving as the co-host and diver for DEEP SEA DETECTIVES, Michael also served as the Diving Consultant and Safety Diver on the Sony Pictures Feature Film "Limbo." He worked with Singing Giraffe Productions on a diving instruction video and on a documentary titled "The Heart of Zenobia." Michael was the co- founder, expedition leader and instructor of Deep Blue Diving, Ltd. in the United Kingdom, a center of excellence for advanced and technical diving. He conducted technical diver training and expeditions throughout the UK and Europe. In March 1996, he conducted dives to the depth of 130 meters (426.5 feet), at the time, the deepest scuba dives undertaken in the UK. He also served as the coordinator and instructor of Operation Raleigh Diver Training Team, a registered charity in the UK committed to the development of young people through the undertaking of worldwide conservation and humanitarian projects. Michael Norwood also was employed in a wide range of roles as an investigator for corporate security operations. Earlier in his career, Norwood was a Detective Constable 2NW Crime Operational Command Unit for the Metropolitan Police Services, New Scotland Yard in London, England. He also served as a Detective Constable Kilburn and Harlesden Division in the Criminal Investigation Unit. BJ http://bjwebb3749.tripod.com/bjscelebritysigns/ |
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